Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 07200 · May 31, 2007 · Innovative Scuba Concepts
170
units affected
170
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07200
- Date
- May 31, 2007
- Company
- Innovative Scuba Concepts
- Units affected
- 170
- Product
- Swivel for a Scuba Regulator
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recall involves the HO110 Swivels sold as an aftermarket regulator component. There are no markings such as a date or production code embossed on the unit. Contact Innovative Scuba Concepts for information on where the recalled units were sold.
What can happen
The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.
The fix
Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swivel for a scuba regulator?
Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.